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Compare train, bus, and flight for New Haven, CT to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 273 miles (440 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$151 Average price | $117 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration Fastest 4h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC:
A bus is $45 (€36) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC costing on average $117 (€95).
A bus is $78 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC costing on average $151 (€122).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 17m.
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
Travel optionsfrom New Haven, CT to Washington, DC
How to get from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
+FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 PM11h05New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT1:15 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$861One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- +FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 PM11h05New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT1:15 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$861One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- XP41011:50 AM1h19New Haven1:09 PMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$1311One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 177 Northeast Regional · 6077 AMTRAK8:13 PM6h47Union Station, New Haven, CT3:00 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1651One-way1 transfer
- 417 Amtrak Hartford Line · 177 Northeast Regional · 6077 AMTRAK7:55 PM7h05New Haven, CT3:00 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1681One-way2 transfers
- 175 Northeast Regional5:55 PM5h28Union Station, New Haven, CT11:23 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2721One-way0 transfers
- +FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 PM11h30New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT1:40 AMWashington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW)$861One-way2 transfers
- · +FlixBus11:35 AM9h40New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT9:15 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$871One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM7h20New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT1:15 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$871One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC:
A bus is $45 (€36) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC costing on average $117 (€95).
A bus is $78 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC costing on average $151 (€122).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 17m.
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
- Around 27 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New Haven, CT and Washington, DC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from New Haven and arrive in Baltimore/Washington International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Union Station, New Haven, CT and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Buses mostly depart from New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Travel with Avelo Airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, CT Transit, Peter Pan Bus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Avelo Airlines.
- 18 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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